Rupert Douglas-Jones IPAF – International Training Manager

Rupert Douglas-Jones
IPAF – International Training Manager
UK LEGISLATION 1998
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (L22)
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (L113)
THOROUGH EXAMINATION
Employers / Owners must ensure that lifting equipment for lifting persons is thoroughly examined:
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At least every 6 months (periodic approach)
or
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In accordance with an “Examination Scheme” or plan
and
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Following the occurrence of exceptional circumstances that may jeopardise the safety of the equipment •
Following a major repair or modification
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Following installation at a new site and before being put into service
WAHR
• WAHR retain the same duty with specific reference to LOLER.
• They also extend the general requirement of inspection by a competent person to ALL equipment used for work at height.
AIMS OF CAP ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT
of candidates to establish their
theoretical and practical
competence.
Up-To-Date GUIDANCE on how to:
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Plan
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Implement
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Record Thorough Examinations.
CARD VALID FOR 5 YEARS
Mobile Vertical (3a)
Static Vertical (1a)
© IPAF 2006
Mobile Boom (3b)
© IPAF 2006
Static Boom (1b)
© IPAF 2006
P&M
P&M Planning & Management of Thorough Examinations and Schemes
CAP CANDIDATES
9 Should have appropriate practical and theoretical knowledge and
experience of the lifting equipment to be thoroughly examined.
9 Must be sufficiently independent and impartial to allow
objective decisions to be made.
9 Be able to carry out thorough examinations and inspections.
9 Must decide on the need for inspections between thorough
examinations.
9 May be required to draw up and authenticate an examination
scheme and subsequently modify it in the light of changes.
ASSESSMENT DAY
Today’s Programme
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2
3
4 5 6 7
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9
10
(A)
Introduction & Definitions
(B)
Requirements and Formulation of Thorough Examinations Test Paper 1 and Discussion (Pass or Fail)
(C)
Performance of Thorough Examinations
(D) Thorough Examination Record
(E)
Defect Reporting
Test Paper 2 and Discussion (Pass or Fail)
Practical Exercise (Pass or Fail)
Questions and Answers Individual Interviews / Assessment (Recommendation for IPAF CAP, Awarded / Deferred) PEACE OF MIND
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